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Think Twice — Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Through Issuance of a Press Release

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Joseph A. Schouten

Imagine that your company has just been sued by a competitor for patent infringement, deceptive advertising, unfair competition, or any number of other business torts. The news of the lawsuit has been reported in various …

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What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Amy H. Wooten

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in areas prone to flood damage.  FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood In…

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Risk Reduction Strategies for Construction Contractors in North Carolina

Written By Jeffery I. Stoddard

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Today's construction environment demands a lot from contractors who are pulled in multiple directions and whose responsibilities may seem limitless. Beyond performing good …

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Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

Written By Alexander C. Dale

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently released two cases that raise the question of whether a covenant amendment containing rental restrictions may be adopted by a condominium association or homeowners association. …

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A Win for Employers: Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

Written By Genesis E. Torres and Devon D. Williams

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown, a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, delivered a nationwide victory to businesses and employers across the country when she granted Ryan LLC (a…

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